New Archlinux Release 2008.06 - "Overlord"

[kpkeerthi]

Archlinux 2008.06 - "Overlord"

The 2008.06 images are out. This release introduces many changes.

- 'base' category is always installed
- Use of UUIDs for persistent device naming
- Availability of USB disk images alongside traditional ISOs
- True live Arch installation environment
- Inclusion of the beginner's guide from the wiki
- Documentation updates
- Includes the current stable kernel, 2.6.25.6


http://www.archlinux.org/news/398/

(But thanks to rolling release system. I don't have a need to reinstall, again)

[cardinals_fan]

There's no real point to Arch releases. Updates just 'roll' through </bad pun>

[raul_]

we DO have a whole subforum so you could've posted there :popcorn:

but yes, releases are somewhat pointless, they're just snapshots of the current repositories state

[gfg]

we DO have a whole subforum so you could've posted there :popcorn:

but yes, releases are somewhat pointless, they're just snapshots of the current repositories state

I beg to differ. This one includes space invaders!! That's a pretty major feature!

[r76]

we DO have a whole subforum so you could've posted there :popcorn:

NOOOO!!!! :KS Gotta spread that Arch love here too occasionally please :p :D:lolflag:

[MONODA]

you can also install it to usb disks and fstab now records drives by UUID, that's pretty huge!

[MisfitI38]

Beginner's Guide now included on iso, at /arch/beginnersguide.txt.
:D

[ch_123]

I wish the GRUB background image they had in the Live CD was included in the installation by default :)

[Barrucadu]

There's a background image!? I am tempted to download the ISO just to have a look :lolflag:

[ladr0n]

There's no real point to Arch releases. Updates just 'roll' through </bad pun>

Are you kidding? Without Arch "releases" we wouldn't have cool names like "Don't Panic" and "Overlord"! :lolflag:

P.S. - I downloaded a new install disc and the grub splash is really cool. I'll definitely be using that on all my grub screens now.

[handy]

P.S. - I downloaded a new install disc and the grub splash is really cool. I'll definitely be using that on all my grub screens now.

Good golly, I think I may do a reinstall just for the visual experience... ;-)

Sorry, it's 5:30 am here & I obviously just need to stop talking sheet & start talking to my sheet. :)

[cardinals_fan]

Beginner's Guide now included on iso, at /arch/beginnersguide.txt.
:D
Wow! That's new!

I miss the "Don't Panic" name :(

[Barrucadu]

I wonder how long until we get a release called "Hack the Phrak" :lolflag:

[Nessa]

Finally, a "Live" one. Currently downloading. :)

[chucky chuckaluck]

i thought "don't panic" was a suggestion.

[rjmdomingo2003]

i thought "don't panic" was a suggestion.
..and "Overlord" a declaration of awesomeness?

[Barrucadu]

Arch (and therefore Archers) doesn't need to declare awesomeness, we just know it.

[HunterThomson]

Arch (and therefore Archers) doesn't need to declare awesomeness, we just know it.

Hear Hear8-)

But haveing the guide on the cd takes all the fun out of it:)

[sujoy]

Hear Hear8-)

But haveing the guide on the cd takes all the fun out of it:)

just pretend you didn't knew about it :lolflag:

[RiceMonster]

I thought Don't Panic was a really awesome name. Then again, it doesn't really matter. All they do is update the install iso for arch "releases".

[chucky chuckaluck]

..and "Overlord" a declaration of awesomeness?

i'd actually be more impressed with 'crafty eunuch'. you know, doing more with lesser equipment.

[rjmdomingo2003]

i'd actually be more impressed with 'crafty eunuch'. you know, doing more with lesser equipment.
Now that's elevating the 'select' few! :biggrin: